WHAT IS THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE?
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was founded in 1920 with a single purpose: to raise the standards of dance teaching around the world.
100 years later, excellence in dance teaching is still at the heart of everything they do.
Today, the RAD is a world-leading dance, education and training organisation, with dance teachers and students in 85 countries, enriching the world’s arts and cultural communities.
From three year olds to 93-year olds the RAD believes in the transformative power of dance to enhance our health and happiness.
RAD vision
To be the voice of expertise, globally recognised as a leader in dance, education, and training.
To flourish - financially healthy and agile with a diversified income to support our ambitions.
To be all-welcoming, with a belief in the power of dance to transform lives, and the value of a diverse workforce and community.
To be in-step - working collaboratively to deliver our vision.
To be choreographed to deliver, with the right people and processes to realise our objectives.
RAD mission
To inspire the world to dance.
What makes the RAD special?
Established in 1920 by a group of eminent dance professionals representing the leading ballet styles of the period with the aim of improving the standards of dance teaching, initially in the UK. Ballet and the standard of how it is taught will always be at the heart of what we do.
From Bangkok to Brighton, Sydney to Swaziland, the RAD has enabled students around the world to learn to dance via an established method and very importantly, a trained teacher! Quite literally, we have been teaching the world to dance for 100 years.
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How will the RAD support my child’s progression as a dancer?
We know that the term ‘dancer’ can mean very different things to different people. Whether your child takes ballet once a week for fun (and all the many other benefits ballet classes can bring) or if they have their sights set on a career as a dancer, the RAD can offer a quality learning experience for all ages and abilities. From world-class teachers on your doorstep, a renowned ballet syllabus, local workshops and masterclasses, competitions and dance challenges, there is something for everyone.
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How do I know if a teacher is qualified?
Qualified ballet teachers are able to offer official ballet exams to their students. They are also able to use the 'Registered Teacher' logo that unqualified teachers are not permitted to use.
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